Day 1 of the Gaulier course over… … and how was it? What have I learned? I’m the sort of person who takes a fair while to work out what I’ve learned from any particular teaching, so it’s basically too early to tell. You catch me today at the transition point – I’ve just got
When I was a teenager, I idolized Hunter S Thompson. As I’ve written in the About page to this blog (no, I won’t link to it… go find it yourself!) he was my idea of Creative Temperament. Anyway, I just read a little of his writing for the first time in ages. And I was
As I head on my way to France for a 6-week clown course, I thought it would make sense to address what a clown actually is. It’s a question that I’ve, understandably, been asked by a lot of people recently. Right now, I am sitting on a plane. It isn’t moving. We have been sitting
The time has finally come. “What time?” you ask with flippant indifference combined with mild interest. About… oh… 11 months ago, I signed up for Gaulier. Gaulier, if you don’t know, is one of the biggest clown teachers in the world. Well, I don’t think he’s that big. Could be shorter than me. But he’s
Want to have fun? Write some lists! Lists are bloody great. If you’re not a fan of list writing, you’re missing out. What are you missing out on? Well, hours of fun. List writing fun… and don’t you know that list writing fun is the best type of fun!? Writing lists is more fun than
As I write this, I’m just on my way back from doing an intense week of work. I was live blogging all week, covering a robotics trade fair for one of my clients, Robotiq. On paper, this looks just like the sort of activity that would completely destroy me: • Tons of social interaction with
1. When the Lidl app pops up saying the new coupons are available. 2. Completing my taxes on time. 3. Getting to the bottom of the washing basket (who am I kidding, this never happens… there are always more clothes to wash). 4. It being Friday so I can have a bath… Why do we
I’m scared. Today. Tomorrow I may have another emotion. Today, it’s fear. Emotions are ephemeral, so I don’t expect that this is forever – experience shows that it will change. A lot is going on in my life this year. I mean, a lot always goes on in my life. That is the nature of
Why is it that some of us feel the drive to “get things moving” but others don’t? Or, put another way, why do only some people feel responsible? I was chatting with my dad the other day about leadership. I find myself driven to take leadership positions in many situations. Now… this terminology of “leadership”
Here are 10 embarrassing things to do in front of the window in your flat or house when your neighbour lives across and can see in your window: 1. A mime in the style of Marcel Marceau… but really badly. 2. Playing an invisible trumpet as Ride of the Valkyries plays on the radio. 3.
